Zhang Ziyi's Growth Diary

Author: Du Li
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Highlights of the Book:
1. This is a book that records the personal journey of Zhang Ziyi in the world of acting, richly illustrated.
2. Written by professionals who have closely followed her growth, the book details the unknown story of how Zhang Ziyi, an ordinary hutong girl, gradually became a renowned international superstar.
3. The book offers a unique and profound analysis of Zhang Ziyi as a model and case study of successful acting education, presenting a fair evaluation of her.
4. With the increasing number of aspiring actors and the rise of media "star-making" movements, this book is introduced to explore the factors behind success in the entertainment industry and beyond, using Zhang Ziyi as an example.
At the age of 8, she began learning dance. At 17, she entered the Central Academy of Drama. At 19, she starred in a film directed by the renowned director Zhang Yimou. At 21, she became famous overnight with Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. By 25, she had become a global superstar. Zhang Ziyi, a woman who went from a hutong to the world stage. Six years ago, no one could have imagined that the little girl who claimed to be "unrecognizable in a crowd" and might have brushed past you on the streets of Beijing would one day break free and shine brilliantly on the international film stage, captivating the world.
After achieving fame, Zhang Ziyi often said, "I feel like I'm an accident." This woman, who people can't fathom why she became so famous so quickly, has an "accidental" life. This book tells you that none of it was an accident.
Highlights of the Book:
1. This is a book that records the personal journey of Zhang Ziyi in the world of acting, richly illustrated.
2. Written by professionals who have closely followed her growth, the book details the unknown story of how Zhang Ziyi, an ordinary hutong girl, gradually became a renowned international superstar.
3. The book offers a unique and profound analysis of Zhang Ziyi as a model and case study of successful acting education, presenting a fair evaluation of her.
4. With the increasing number of aspiring actors and the rise of media "star-making" movements, this book is introduced to explore the factors behind success in the entertainment industry and beyond, using Zhang Ziyi as an example.
Chang Li said: "Zhang Ziyi received proper and thorough training, and she was particularly diligent in her studies. Her success had a lot to do with inevitability."
Zhang Yimou said: "Zhang Ziyi could quickly get into character during filming, transitioning in and out of roles in just a few seconds. That surprised me."
Ang Lee said: "Zhang Ziyi is one of the few actors I've worked with who is willing to learn on her own and is not afraid of hard work. I believe this personality will help her conquer all directors."
Wong Kar-wai said: "Acting-wise, Zhang Ziyi offers many possibilities. She is quite expressive, and if you demand something from her, she will adapt accordingly. If you push her, she will push back, until you get the desired feel. Essentially, her potential is very great."